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CDPH Issues New Guidance to Support Doula Access in Hospitals
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What’s happening: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released All Facilities Letter (AFL) 25-13 on March 24 that offers guidance to hospitals on supporting the Medi-Cal doula benefit — available since January 1, 2023 — and outlines recommendations for patient visitation policies and procedures.
EMSA Releases AB 40 Emergency Regulations
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What’s happening: On April 1, the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) released emergency regulations to implement Assembly Bill (AB) 40 (2023).
What else to know: Because these are emergency regulations, there will only be a five-day comment period. Comments are due to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) by Saturday, April 5.
Key Deadline Approaching for OHCA’s ‘High Cost’ Hospital Proposal
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What’s happening: Hospitals’ deadline for commenting on the Office of Health Care Affordability’s (OHCA’s) proposed methodology to identify “high-cost” hospitals is rapidly approaching; letters are due April 11.
DMHC Issues Updated Guidance on Claims Payment Requirements
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What’s happening: The California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) has issued All Plan Letter (APL) 25-007, which provides guidance to health care service plans on requirements for reimbursing claims for health care services with a date of receipt on or after Jan. 1, 2026. What else to know: The updated guidance reflects the provisions...
Court Rules FDA Cannot Regulate Laboratory-Developed Tests
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What’s happening: In a final judgment filed March 31, the U.S. District Court for Eastern Texas ruled that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) does not have the authority to regulate laboratory-developed tests, rendering a final rule issued May 6, 2024, null and void. What else to know: This final rule phased out the FDA’s...
Fee Program Proposal Submitted to CMS, Approval Typically Takes Up to Nine Months
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Last week, and on schedule, the state Department of Health Care Services submitted the proposed model for the next iteration of the hospital fee program to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
2025 Emergency Services Forum Takes Place May 5 in Newport Beach
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What’s happening: This year’s Emergency Services Forum is happening in Newport Beach on May 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PT). Attendees can expect dynamic sessions covering industry topics, insights into the evolving behavioral health landscape, an interactive Q&A forum, and more. Registration is open, and early bird pricing ends April 8. What else ...
Urge Opposition to SB 632’s Workers’ Compensation Changes by April 2
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What’s happening: Senate Bill (SB) 632 would create a private sector workers’ compensation presumption that a variety of illnesses and injuries, including COVID-19, arose in the course of providing direct patient care at hospitals. It is critical that hospitals urge opposition to this bill. What else to know: Hospitals are encouraged to write a letter...
Hospitals: Let Congress Know How Medicaid Cuts Will Impact People, Communities
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What’s happening: As Congress works on a federal budget for 2026 that could result in devastating cuts to Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California), it is imperative that all hospital leaders let members of Congress know directly the impact these cuts will have on the people and communities they represent. Representatives will be home in their districts from...
2025 Consent Law Seminar Covers Federal Health Care Guidelines, Recent State Statutes
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What’s happening: On April 23 and May 19, CHA is hosting the 2025 Consent Law Seminar in Burbank and Sacramento, respectively; a livestream option is also available for the May 19 date. What else to know: The seminar will cover new federal health care guidelines and recent state statutes, including how, together, Assembly Bill 2275...
